Bengaluru, Sep 26
Karnataka Police arrested two persons for beating a woman from Andhra Pradesh, who was accused of stealing sarees in Bengaluru. The arrested persons have been identified as shopkeeper Umedram and his 25-year-old assistant, Mahendra Sirvi. The cops have also arrested the woman Hampamma for stealing from the store.
DCP West Division S. Girish stated on Thursday, "The incident occurred on September 21 within the limits of City Market police station. A 1.54-minute video of the assault has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread concern.
"The video shows accused Umedram dragging the woman along the footpath in front of his shop on Avenue Road, while both accused continuously slapped, kicked, and rained blows on her body. The incident took place in full public view."
The shopkeeper alleged that the woman had stolen sarees worth Rs 91,500 from his shop and was caught red-handed when she returned to steal more. Police have also arrested the woman and recovered part of the stolen items from her.